Safety TRACKER

A timeline of major public safety actions taken by Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration.

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3-Jan-26

McGuinness Blvd Redesign: Mayor Mamdani approved completion of the McGuinness Boulevard redesign in Greenpoint to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

6-Jan-26

Shelter Safety Rules: Restored compliance with city shelter laws, reinstating safety rules and capacity limits across the shelter system.

Astoria Safety Redesign: Resumed the 31st Street redesign project, advancing street safety.

11-Jan-26

Madison Ave Redesign: Delayed bus lane redesign will be completed this year.

17-Jan-26

Code Blue Activated: No one who is homeless and seeking shelter in New York City during a Code Blue will be denied.

24-Jan-26

Citywide Storm Response: Guidance on how New Yorkers can keep themselves and their families safe.

25-Jan-26

Cold Emergency Protocols: Mayor Mamdani announces new Code Blue plan after at least 10 people found dead during extreme cold.

3-Feb-26

New Shelter in Manhattan: The opening of a new shelter to accommodate 106 New Yorkers in need of services.

4-Feb-26

Homeless Shelter Order: Emergency executive order to phase out unsafe facilities for unhoused New Yorkers.

NYC Joins WHO Partnership: NYC Health joins the WHO Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network (GOARN).

6-Feb-26

Overdose Prevention Support: Supporting the city's two Overdose Prevention Centers to stay open 24 hours over the freezing cold weekend.

13-Feb-26

New Bus and Bike Lanes: Restarting construction of previously halted bus and bike lane projects in the Bronx and Brooklyn.

19-Feb-26

New Shelter Plan: Mayor Mamdani detailed steps to improve jail and shelter conditions.

21-Feb-26

Snow Response Plan: Coordinated winter storm response activating plows and salt spreaders, opening warming centers, deploying outreach teams.

22-Feb-26

State Of Emergency: A local state of emergency was declared ahead of a major snowstorm.

28-Feb-26

New Parents Healthcare: $20M in new funding for healthcare clinics and home visits for new parents, newborns, and young children.

2-Mar-26

OnPoint Visit: Mayor Mamdani and Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin visited the overdose prevention centers and harm reduction services offered by nonprofit OnPoint in Manhattan.

5-Mar-26

Plan to Close Bellevue Shelter: Bellevue to close and relocate residents by late April due to severe disrepair.

6-Mar-26

New Efforts to Take Sidewalk Sheds Down: Move aims to create safer conditions, clearer walkways, and meaningful quality of life improvements for NYCHA residents.